Matt ColeMatt Cole is the Senior Editor for Overdrive and CCJ. Reach him at [email protected].EquipmentUsed-truck volumes up, but prices held mostly steady in JuneDespite increased volumes, truck prices didn’t collapse. Even still, there are deals to be had if you’re in the market for a used truck or even looking to sell the truck you’re in.July 24, 2026Pride & Polish'81 Peterbilt 359 boasts rare 84-inch AeroStar sleeperFormer owner Michael Cook pulled the classic Pete out of the bushes and got the rig up and running with some restoration along the way before selling the rig to Brian Bourke with Semi Casual.July 23, 2026BusinessFuel surges back above $5/gallon as rates continue post-July 4 declineDiesel's national average jumped back to $5.13/gallon, while broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell by nearly 5 cents per mile after falling by 14 cents the prior week.July 22, 2026LifeTony Justice leads independent artists in AI copyright fightTrucker and country music singer Justice is suing AI music generation companies for allegedly using his music to train AI and creating "AI-soundalike music" based on his songs.July 21, 2026Pride & Polish'Piggy Bank' 1998 PayStar custom dump for breast cancer awarenessVirginia-based, coal-hauling small fleet Topher Trucking's second show-quality PayStar features a pink paint scheme and plenty custom touches.July 16, 2026BusinessTrucking's 2025 operating costs hit all-time highThe American Transporation Research Institute reported overall trucking costs increased by 3.4% in 2025 over 2024. Excluding fuel, costs rose by 4.2% to $1.854 per mile. More-recent analysis by ATBS shows profitability gains, too, with rates growth in 2026.July 16, 2026BusinessDiesel prices, spot rates reverse courseVan and reefer spot rates during the most recent week gave back all of the gains from the week of July 4, while flatbed had its second-worst one-week decline ever. Diesel prices, meanwhile, shot up more than 20 cents with renewed conflict in Iran.July 14, 2026RegulationsOOIDA wary of new EPA proposal as fleet, OEM groups applaudWhat's your view of EPA's emissions moves? OOIDA raised concerns over the EPA's decision to remove extended warranty requirements while keeping NOx-reduction requirements the same. Meanwhile, the ATA and manufacturer groups themselves applauded the move.July 13, 2026RegulationsThe 19 trucking regs expected by year endIndependent contractor classification, updates to the ELD regs, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse updates and more regs updates are expected over the next few months.July 10, 2026EquipmentEPA to end DEF derates, roll back emissions warranty regInstead of the truck derating toward shutdown in steps with a DEF fault, the rule proposes that the driver or machine operator would receive an audible or visible alert. The engine would operate normally. At once, longer required manufacturer warranties of emissions equipment will be eliminated, too.July 9, 2026Page 1 of 198Next PageTop StoriesSmall Fleet ChampJust one week left to compete for Small Fleet Champ: Enter hereOn the line for four 3-30-truck finalist owners are membership benefits through NASTC and a trip to Nashville for the championship event this fall. That's not to mention bragging rights, plenty industry recognition and that vaunted title belt. Enter by July 31 to compete via this short form.Pride & Polish'81 Peterbilt 359 boasts rare 84-inch AeroStar sleeperBusinessFuel surges back above $5/gallon as rates continue post-July 4 declineOverdrive RadioHedge against bad brokers: Trucker of the Month insists on cash before unloadBusinessHighway doubles down on ELD connections for carrier ID checks
